Senior Bookkeeper
17 hours ago
**Senior Bookkeeper.**
Are you a qualified Senior Bookkeeper seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a fast-growing business. This role offers the chance to influence key financial and strategic decisions while providing a clear path for career progression into a Finance Manager and Financial Controller as the company expands.
**Who are we?**
EcoGrid Limited manufacture, import, and distribute various construction and landscaping products throughout the UK and Ireland. We own various brands within the construction sector and distribute many others. Our product ranges are all higher end products, offering finishes and quality above that of the standard products.
**What are our values?**
The key value for us is living your values. Anyone can write down some nice sounding values but if they are not lived then they are meaningless words. Our values are:
- Growth & learning
We constantly want to do better from training our people, changing our processes, new products, innovationalways looking for better, growth & learning.
- Longevity
We are not here for a quick buck. We want to build a business, staff and relationships that last. Short term gains are not of interest to us if they compromise long term happiness.
- Fun
We believe the journey is the important part, not some far off delayed gratification - this means we firmly believe the journey and each day should be fun. Love what you do.
- Authenticity
A little cliché, but we believe everybody should be their authentic selves. We don’t veil what we are for meetings, new customersetc we will always be authentically us.
**About the Role**
We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage the monthly production of management accounts, bank reconciliations, compliance and drive process improvements across the business. Whilst partnering with senior leadership, including the fractional Finance Director and the team to drive growth and profitability.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Manage daily financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare detailed management accounts and financial reports to support business decision-making.
- Analyse profit and loss data to identify key trends, partner with business leaders to provide insights to drive strategic growth and profitability.
- Continuously review, refine, and strengthen internal processes and controls to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Identify opportunities for automation and implement innovative solutions to streamline workflows, minimize manual tasks, and enhance accuracy.
- Oversee VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC, coordinate payroll and pension information with external providers, and ensure compliance with other statutory requirements.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing, accurate record-keeping, and optimal cash flow management.
- Lead cash management, overseeing cash flow and banking administration.
- Support the completion of annual accounts and liaise with external accountants to facilitate year-end reporting, including being solely responsible for the completion of two smaller subsidiary accounts within the group.
**What You Bring**:
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role, fully qualified or qualified by experience, with a desire to progress.
- Strong experience in management accounts, reporting and business acumen.
- Excellent data analytical and communication skills.
- Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
- Resilient and proactive in overcoming challenges and driving new process improvements.
- Experience with Sage 50 beneficial.
**What’s on Offer**:
- A competitive salary between £28,000 and £35,000, dependent on experience.
- Professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Opportunities to lead in a rewarding role where you’ll have a direct impact on business success.
- Happy, friendly, supportive, and casual working environment
- Training is available/encouraged to grow your skill base and support your success
- On site gym use offered with encouragement to utilise during the day or outside of hours
- 22 days annual leave + additional holiday allowance after an initial period of service.
- Improved sick allowance after an initial period of service.
- Fresh fruit, snacks and team lunches
- Flexible hours can be discussed
- Pool table and foosball table on site for those inclined to partake in a game
**What do you need to do now?**
To demonstrate your intent, applicants must send a relevant CV and include a brief covering letter specifically answering these questions:
- What accounting experience do you have?
- Why do you feel you are you the right person to join the EcoGrid team?
Applications without the above covering letter answering these questions will not be considered.
**What happens next?**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Office Based.